Breaking down the roster - the latest on each Georgia player

So, you want to know how your favorite Bulldog player is producing thus far in fall practice?

Well, this is your lucky day.

With Georgia having practiced for three and a half weeks, we offer our complete team breakdown on every single player on the Bulldog roster we see making some sort of contribution.

No, not every walk-on player is mentioned, but the following piece is our starting point and will be updated throughout the course of the year.

Running backs

1 Sony Michel, Sr. – Part of Georgia’s 1-2 punch with Nick Chubb, Michel is an integral part of the Bulldogs’ offense. Not only will Michel be used extensively out of the backfield, but we've seen him line up repeatedly as a receiver and also in Georgia’s Wild Dawg package.

7 D’Andre Swift, Fr. – Swift has made a strong the impression on Georgia coaches and players, but has battled an undisclosed injury, according to Smart. Although it doesn’t appear Swift will miss any time, it’s still a bit of a question how much action he will initially receive. Swift is also a candidate at punt returner.

13 Elijah Holyfield, Soph. – Holyfield is expected to miss the App. State game after his misdemeanor arrest for possession of marijuana. But the sophomore is not feeling sorry for himself. By all reports, Holyfield has had a very good fall practice for the Bulldogs, is healthy (unlike last fall), and has put himself in position for a carry here and there.

24 Prather Hudson, RFr. – Hudson has actually been impressive for Georgia during practice, but unless its special teams, he doesn’t expect to see the field for the Bulldogs.

27 Nick Chubb, Sr. - Georgia’s leading rusher is obviously faster and more healthy than he was last year when he returned too early from a gruesome knee injury. A healthy Chubb is going to be fun to watch, especially now that he is cutting better.

35 Brian Herrien, Soph. - Working at both running back and receiver, Herrien looks to play a role similar to that of Michel within Georgia’s offense. Currently, it appears he and Holyfield are battling to be the third string running back.

47 Christian Payne, Sr. - Payne is maintaining his hold on the role of first team fullback and looks to have little competition so far.

Quarterbacks

4 Sam Vaughn, Sr. – Vaughn likely won’t play in a game, but the work he does on the practice field has been invaluable to Bulldog coaches. The reigning offensive scout team player of the year, his presence allows Georgia’s offense to operate at full strength during practice sessions. He missed part of camp with an injury.

10 Jacob Eason, Soph. – Eason is Georgia’s starting quarterback and figures to be so unless he completely falls off from what he did as a freshman. That said, Eason will tell you there are still areas of his game that need improving – completion percentage is one - and assuming he does that there’s no reason not to expect a memorable sophomore campaign. He has looked sharper than last year.

11 Jake Fromm, Fr. – Fromm came in as an early enrollee and immediately impressed coaches with his work ethic and desire. That hasn’t changed through fall practice. Fromm has apparently proven to coaches that he’s got the ability to come in and lead the team should something happen to Eason. The big question is whether he redshirts, although right now, it does not appear that he will.

12 Brice Ramsey, Sr. – Ramsey elected to return to Georgia after almost leaving as a graduate transfer. The former Camden County standout serves as an emergency option for the Bulldogs, as well as peace of mind for Kirby Smart. Ramsey has not been working out at punter per Smart.

22 Stetson Bennett, Fr. – Bennett won’t play, but he’s been quite impressive in practice, not only with his ability as a runner but throws the football better than many expected. He has turned a lot of heads and has a new nickname that is slowly replacing his old one (The Mailman).

Wide receivers

2 Jayson Stanley, Jr. – Stanley hasn’t quite made the jump like many predicted he would, but coaches have not given up on the junior who is currently running in the second group of receivers when the Bulldog go into their three-man sets. Smart said Wednesday that Stanley has 'made some plays.'

3 Tyler Simmons, Soph. – Simmons has been bothered by a minor wrist injury which has resulted in him playing with a cast or wrap for most of fall camp. When 100 percent healthy, he’s part of large number of Bulldog wideouts who will get their opportunity to make a mark this fall.

4 Mecole Hardman, Soph. – Hardman has been one of fall camp’s most interesting stories. Not only does the former Elbert County star appeared to have established himself as one of Georgia’s biggest playmakers at slot, but is also expected to play a huge role on special teams returning kicks and possibly punts.

5 Terry Godwin, Jr. – Godwin can play every wide receiver position on the field for the Bulldogs. Originally set for slot, Godwin has recently been moved to the outside where he figures to play a key role for the Bulldogs and is one of the favorite targets for quarterback Jacob Eason. Their timing looks strong.

6 Javon Wims, Sr. – At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Wims is one of Georgia’s bigger wide receiver targets and will see plenty of playing time this fall. His ability to go high for balls should make him a key red-zone target. He’s currently running with the first two groups of receivers and would not be surprising to see him start in the Bulldogs’ three-receiver sets.

8 Riley Ridley, Soph. – Ridley has been running with the first group of wide receivers all fall. Smart raves about his work ethic, and a big year could be in store. However, Ridley is not expected to be available until Week 2 at Notre Dame following his off-season arrest for misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

9 Jeremiah Holloman, Fr. – Holloman has been bothered by a hamstring issue, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season. When healthy, the freshman has been running as one of the top six receivers and could be in for a good freshman year as long as injuries don’t keep him down.

14 Trey Blount, Fr. – Blount has shown some flashes at wide receiver. At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, the former Pace Academy standout has put himself in position for some playing time.

15 Matt Landers, Fr. – Georgia’s tallest wide receiver at 6-5, we’ve seen Landers make some good catches, although Smart has said there is still some growing he needs to do. Nevertheless, with that height, it won’t be surprising to see Bulldog coaches try to take advantage of that one way or the other.

16 Ahkil Crumpton, Jr. – The junior college transfer from California has made a good impression, showing that he can indeed be a weapon on special teams returning punts. He’s also done better than expected as a receiver working out of the slot. He may contribute with a catch before he does with a return per Smart's recent comments to a touchdown club.

19 Willie Erdman, RFr. – Erdman is a walk-on, but he’s one to look for when it comes to getting reps on special teams.

25 Steven Van Tiflin, JR. - Sure Georgia is loaded with scholarship wideouts, but Tiflin has run with the second group of receivers a few times. Not too shabby for a walk-on.

80 J.T. Dooley, Fr. – Dooley, a walk-on, is certainly no charity case because of his grandfather. He appeared sure handed during fall camp reminiscent of his father, Derek, who originally was a walk-on tight end at Virginia in the late-80s prior to becoming a starter with the Cavaliers.

81 Mark Webb, Fr. – Webb arrived on campus for fall camp and immediately made an impact as possibly having the best showing of all the true freshmen. He should see significant playing time this season while allowing Georgia to stretch the field more because of his presence. He recently was working in the slot.

82 Michael Chigbu, Jr. – Despite his play being recognized moreso for his dropped passes than anything else a year ago, Chigbu is a veteran of the receiving corps and could have an impactful role this season. That could include being lined up in the slot to utilize his blocking skills.

Tight ends

18 Isaac Nauta, Soph. – A preseason All-SEC selection, Nauta caught 29 passes as a true freshman and many expect he will blow past those numbers this year. At 246 pounds, he’s improved his in-line blocking skills and there’s no reason not to think he won’t one of the conference’s best this fall. He doesn't carry himself like just a sophomore.

83 Jeb Blazevich, Sr. – After a standout true freshman season in 2014, Blazevich has slowly slipped to seemingly third-string entering his final year. Still, if he can show improvement on his blocking, he will see plenty of action because of Georgia’s multiple tight-end sets.

85 Jordan Davis, Sr. – With the Bulldogs’ abundance of talent at tight end, Davis has seemingly gotten lost in shuffle over the last couple of years vying for playing time. He will likely enter the season as No. 5 at the position.

88 Jackson Harris, Jr. – Similar to Davis, but not as extreme, Harris has found it difficult to land substantial playing time while in the company of Nauta, Charlie Woerner, and Blazevich. He will primarily rely on the Bulldogs’ multiple tight-end sets to routinely see the field.

89 Charlie Woerner, So. – One of the more impressive players during fall camp, Woerner is expected to take a big leap from a freshman campaign whereby he made just five catches. His speed, excellent hands and versatility could lead him to have a big year for the Bulldogs in 2017. He was injured last fall but has not missed any time so far this year.

Offensive Line

53 Lamont Gaillard, Jr.- After spending the 2016 season as the starting right guard, Gaillard has taken over as the starting center. No one has seemingly challenged him since the very first days of camp but we'll have to wait until kickoff to see if he is as good a center as he was a guard.

54 Justin Shaffer, Fr.- The former Cedar Grove three-star offensive guard has the potential to make a big impact during his career at Georgia, but is likely looking at a redshirt in 2017. Shaffer is currently running as the second team left guard.

55 Dyshon Sims, Sr.- The former Lowndes County standout spent his junior season as the sixth man in the Bulldogs offensive line rotation. Hew started camp at right tackle but has since been replaced by Andrew Thomas. Smart said on Wednesday Sims was working to land the second team center spot, among other positions.

58 Pat Allen, RSoph. - After spending the 2016 season as a backup while sometimes on the third team, Allen is listed as the first team left guard moving closer to the season. The former Rivals250 offensive tackle from Maryland is looking to finally live up to the hype coming out of high school and the promise he made his mother.

61 Chris Barnes, RFr. - After a redshirt season in 2016, the former Lee County offensive lineman is still working to get in the rotation for the Bulldogs. Barnes has seen time with the third team and the fourth team during summer camp while working at center and left guard.

63 Sage Hardin, RSoph. - After redshirting in 2015, Hardin spent majority of the 2016 season as a reserve lineman. The former Marist offensive tackle has had issues staying healthy, and the latest injury is a severely pulled hamstring that required surgery. He has been held out of practice all fall as he rehabs.

65 Kendall Baker, Jr.- In 2016, Baker spent majority of the season as a reserve lineman backing up Greg Pyke at right tackle. The former Marist offensive tackle has seen time on the first team and second team at right guard. Smart named Baker one of the three guards in the top rotation along with Allen and Solomon Kindley.

66 Solomon Kindley, RFr. - The big offensive guard from Florida appeared in one game as a freshman, and was granted a redshirt year following the 2016 season. Kindley has quickly inserted himself into the starting rotation and looks to open the season as the first team right guard for the Bulldogs.

67 Sam Madden, RSoph. - After redshirting in 2015, Madden did not find his way into the rotation during the 2016 season. The New Jersey native is currently working with the third and fourth teams on the offensive line in summer camp.

68 Sean Fogarty, Jr.- After sitting out the 2016 season following a transfer from Savannah State, Fogarty has supplied depth to a position of need. Currently listed as the second team offensive center, Fogarty will likely get a fair share of playing time in his junior season if he can hold off Sims.

70 Aulden Bynum, Sr.- Entering his senior season, Bynum has not been able to insert himself into the offensive line rotation. Seeing time as an additional tight end in 2016, the Valdosta native is currently running as the third team right tackle during summer camp. He saw first team reps early in camp, but more often has been working with the second and third teams.

71 Andrew Thomas, Fr.- The talented freshman from Atlanta quickly made a name for himself moving into the first team right tackle spot a couple weeks into fall camp. The former Rivals100 prospect is likely the future left tackle for the Bulldogs, and has seen time as the first team left guard and is now penciled in at right tackle where he is battling - and so far holding off - Ben Cleveland for the starting job.

72 Netori Johnson, Fr.- Arriving late in the summer, the former Rivals100 standout from Cedar Grove is still adapting and is working as the third team right guard. If Johnson does not insert himself into the second team by early season, a redshirt could be in store.

74 Ben Cleveland, RFr. - The former Rivals250 tackle has seen time on the first and second team throughout camp. He is currently battling Thomas for the starting job at right tackle listed but figures to be in the rotation for the Bulldogs one way or the other. He worked a lot at guard in the spring but has been mostly at tackle this fall.

77 Isaiah Wynn, Sr. – Clearly, Wynn is Georgia’s most experienced offensive lineman; his 26 returning career starts are more than the rest of the team has combined. He should enter the season as the starting left tackle barring injury or meteor strike.

78 D’Marcus Hayes, Jr. – Once believed to perhaps be a starter upfront for the Bulldogs, Hayes appeared to struggle with the speed of SEC college ball during the spring. As he slipped as low as third-string during fall camp, the JUCO transfer was recognized by Smart as having a difficult time adjusting to the heat/humidity.

79 Isaiah Wilson, Fr. – With ideal size for a tackle, the 6-foot-7, 345-pound true freshman was slotted at both second-string tackle and guard during most of fall camp, but two days ago began repping at left tackle, where he is currently second behind starter Isaiah Wynn.

Secondary

2 Richard LeCounte, Fr. – One of Georgia’s eight early enrollees, LeCounte made a jump in the eyes of coaches last week when the foot injury to cornerback Malkom Parrish opened the door for the freshman to earn first-team reps at safety along with senior veteran Dominick Sanders.

8 Deangelo Gibbs, Fr. – Gibbs has the ability to play three positions in the Bulldog secondary, but right now the former Grayson standout is running with the second unit at Star. Gibbs is also expected to help on special teams.

9 Ameer Speed, Fr. – The 6-foot-3 Speed gained early acclaim, but it appears he’s still got some learning to do before he can be considered an integral part of the secondary. His future is very bright, but at last glance, he was running with the third team at cornerback.

12 Tray Bishop, Fr. – Bishop is with the safeties, but we haven’t heard his name mentioned much thus far in camp. No, that doesn’t mean he’s not improving, just that right now he does not appear in position to make an impact from a defensive standpoint. Coaches do love his athleticism and Bishop is a candidate to help on special teams.

14 Malkom Parrish, Sr. – Parrish is currently on the shelf with a broken bone in his foot and according to Smart will miss the next 2-4 weeks. We hear it could be closer to four or more. Once he returns, the senior is expected to slide back into the starting lineup opposite Deandre Baker.

18 Deandre Baker, Jr. – Baker has established himself as one of Georgia’s sure-fire starters at cornerback after taking over the starting role four weeks into the 2016 campaign. A sure tackler, Baker has worked hard this preseason to improve his coverage skills as they needed it. Coaches are expecting a solid year from the junior.

19 Jarvis Wilson, Jr. – Wilson has played mostly on special teams up to this point, but right now is running with the two deep at safety and could be in line for a good share of defensive reps for the first time in his career.

20 J.R. Reed, Jr. – The Tulsa transfer has made a strong impression. Prior to Parrish’s injury, he was running with the first group at safety, but now finds himself as the leading candidate at Star. Reed was called one of Smart's best and most surprising decisions.

23 Jake Skole, Fr. – The former minor league baseball player is working with the safeties, but isn’t expected to see any playing time, unless it’s as a special teamer. Don’t rule it out though.

24 Dominick Sanders, Sr. – A three-year starter at safety, Sanders is on the verge of becoming Georgia’s all-time leader in interceptions. He’s also one of the team’s most respected, vocal leaders.

26 Tyrique McGhee, Soph. - Second year defensive back has worked at star during this camp and will compete to fill the role of Parrish left open. He has seen a number of first team reps as well.

29 Tim Hill, Sr. - Walk-on senior defensive back is working with the group vying for the star position.

31 William Poole, Fr. - Freshman defensive back is currently working with the kickoff unit.

35 Aaron Davis, Sr. - With demonstrated success at safety, star, and cornerback, Davis is a vital first team player in the secondary. Currently, he’s running in place of Malkom Parrish as the first team cornerback.

36 Latavious Brini, Fr. - Freshman defensive back is largely working at safety and has earned early praise from Mel Tucker.

37 Jordan McKinney, RFr. – Second-year walk-on could see action special teams.

39 Rashad Roundtree, Jr. - Roundtree looks to have returned to the defensive backfield for the time being after a stint at linebacker. No clear position for him, though he’s working largely at safety. He has a 'small injury' per Smart on Wednesday and has missed the last three days of practice. (Updated 8-24).

41 Eric Stokes, Fr. - Freshman defensive back has worked at cornerback throughout camp, though he’s faced early struggles in coverage.

Outside Linebackers

7 Lorenzo Carter, Sr. – Having passed on the NFL last year, Carter is the unquestioned starter at one of the outside linebacker spots. Now at 250 pounds, the focus for Carter and the coaches has been to maintain his weight so he can become more effective against the run.

11 LB Keyon Brown, Jr. – Brown is working at outside linebacker for the Bulldogs, but is stuck in traffic as far as playing time goes. Although he may receive some special teams reps, actually defensive opportunities may be few and far between.

15 D’Andre Walker, Jr. – Like position mate Lorenzo Carter, keeping weight on has been a little difficult for Walker and his high metabolism, but he is up to 240 pounds and will get plenty of opportunities as a second-team member of Georgia’s outside linebacker corps. He’ll also continue to play a key role on kickoff and punt coverage.

17 Davin Bellamy, Sr. – Bellamy is back for his second year as a starter at outside linebacker and is one of the team’s better defensive leaders. He will combine with Carter to give Georgia what it hopes is one of the more effective OLB combos in the league.

25 Jaleel Laguins, Soph. – Laguins, who started out last year with the inside linebackers, has been working with the outside linebackers this fall. Although you may not see him a ton on the field in defensive situations, there is a chance he plays at key role on special teams.

33 Robert Beal, Fr. - Georgia’s last freshman signee to arrive, Beal got a late start to camp. He’s working in the outside linebacker rotation and earned praise from Kevin Sherrer early, but has missed the last two days of practice. (Updated 8-24)

84 Walter Grant, Fr. – Although routinely impressive during fall camp, Grant has also often demonstrated that he's experiencing a learning curve as a true freshman. Under normal circumstances, he likely would be counted on to instantly provide depth; however, Georgia has some experienced players ahead of him.

Inside Linebackers

3 LB Roquan Smith, Jr. – A preseason All-SEC selection, Smith is one of Smart’s favorite players. Smith’s ability to help plug the middle of the Georgia defense, along with his knack for being a sideline-to-sideline player, has him primed for a big year. he has looked like an all-conference player in camp.

6 Natrez Patrick, Jr. – Patrick is set to team with Roquan Smith as one of the two starters at middle linebacker. At 234 pounds, Patrick is that “thumper” that Smart likes to have and figures to rack up the tackles for the Bulldogs this fall.

22 Nate McBride, Fr. – We’ve heard some positive comments on McBride, who has a chance to be a significant contributor on special teams. As far as defensive reps, it’s probably too crowded at the top for the former Vidalia standout to see much action there.

30 Tae Crowder, RSoph. - Former running back has converted to linebacker full-time and has earned praise early in camp for his work. Smart mentioned he and Juwan Taylor have come along in their developments.

32 Monty Rice, Fr. - Currently running third team defense, the early enrollee freshman may see some inside linebacker rotation and is likely to play on return teams. He has picked up praise from his teammates but has work to do.

44 Juwan Taylor, Jr. - Largely working in the second team defense, the inside linebacker may find his way into the rotation.

45 Reggie Carter, Sr. - Part of a three-man rotation at the inside linebacker spot, along with Patrick and Smith, Carter is an experienced player with eight previous starts. He will see substantial time and figures to be a factor.

88 Jaden Hunter, Fr. – Hunter has begun his tenure at Georgia at inside linebacker, but don’t be surprised if he eventually moves to the outside. An abundance of depth at the position should limit his play this season, but expect him to likely contribute on special teams.

Defensive Line

5 Julian Rochester, Soph. – Rochester has worked hard to control his weight and is down to a svelte 300 pounds. We’ve seen the former McEachern standout bounce between the first and second unit at defensive tackle and there’s no question he’s going to be a key part of Georgia’s rotation on the defensive line.

10 Malik Herring, Fr. – Herring has had his moments, but is currently working with the third team at defensive end. While it’s way too early to say for sure, it would not be a total shock if the coaches decide to redshirt the freshman.

13 Jonathan Ledbetter, Jr. – Ledbetter has had an excellent fall practice and, one year removed from his own off-field troubles, is primed to have an outstanding year. We’ve also seen the junior from Tucker get some looks at outside linebacker.

51 David Marshall, Soph. - After a late flip from Auburn to Georgia in 2016, Marshall quickly made a name for himself in his freshman season as a Bulldog. The former three-star has seen time on the first and second teams at defensive end, he will be a major contributor for Georgia in 2017.

52 Tyler Clark, Soph. - The former Americus-Sumter defensive tackle played in all 13 games as a freshman in 2016. Entering his sophomore campaign, Clark looks to have a big season in the trenches for the Bulldogs and is currently seeing time as the second team defensive tackle.

76 Michail Carter, Soph. - Carter seems to have a tremendous upside. However, after playing sparingly last season and, from what we saw, primarily working with the third team when healthy during fall camp, perhaps Bulldog fans will have to wait another year to witness his full potential.

78 Trenton Thompson, Jr. – Any effects of missing spring practice have not been evident by Thompson during fall camp. As a starter along Georgia’s defensive front, he seems primed to have an excellent - and possibly final- season for the Bulldogs. He could be a legitimate All-American candidate.

81 Chauncey Manac, RFr. – Since his true freshman campaign a year ago, Manac has blown up physically and, in the process, has moved from outside linebacker to defensive end. The position change has seen him primarily running with the third team during fall camp.

92 Justin Young, RSoph. - Although Young often worked with the second team during fall camp, you have to take defensive line rotations we see at practice with a grain of salt. He could be on the third or fourth-string when the season starts.

94 Michael Barnett, RSoph – Given the depth of the defensive line, it would seem Barnett would probably play sparingly this season. However, on occasion, he was spotted during fall camp spelling John Atkins at the nose position.

96—DaQuan Hawkins-Muckle, Jr. – Although not really standing out this spring or summer following a 2016 season cut short because of an injury, Hawkins-Muckle is certainly one of Georgia’s top rotating eight or nine defensive linemen. If healthy, don’t be surprised if he has his “coming out” in 2017 and shines.

97— John Atkins, Sr. – The veteran and leader Atkins, who will turn 25 this December, anchors Georgia’s deep and talented defensive line at the nose.

Special Teams

43 Nick Moore, Jr. - The back-up snapper, Moore – who is also a backup fullback - is currently the long snapper while Trent Frix recovers from an injury.

69 Trent Frix, Sr.- Frix has handled the snapping duties the last two seasons in Athens, and looks to be in that same role for his senior campaign. The Calhoun native suffered a recent hamstring injury that sounds pretty serious.

91 David Marvin, Gr. – Marvin finished his three-season career at FCS Wofford not only ranked tied for seventh in school history in points scored (194), but ranked first (by more than five-and-a-half yards) with a career punting average of 46.0. The graduate transfer seems to be neck-in-neck during fall camp with Rodrigo Blankenship for the team’s top placekicking job.

92 Cameron Nizialek, Gr. – Like Marvin, Nizialek had a standout career at the FCS level (Columbia University) prior to transferring to Georgia as a graduate. With his punting prowess evidently emerging at the next level, Nizialek appears clearly the Bulldogs’ top punter. UPDATE: Kevin Butler said that Nizialek will be the team's No. 1 punter.

93 Bill Rubright, Fr. - UPDATE: The preferred walk-on from the Marist School has kicked well, and with Marshall Long still recovering from his kneecap injury, is set to serve as the No. 2 punter this year.

95 Marshall Long, Soph. – After what was a fairly disappointing campaign for Long in 2016, which ultimately ended his season with an injured kneecap, Coach Smart has indicated the punter hasn’t quite gotten over his injury. He will begin his sophomore year backing up Nizialek. UPDATE: Kevin Butler said Thursday that Long's kneecap injury will keep him from punting this year and preferred walk-on Bill Rubright will be the No. 2 punter.

98 Rodrigo Blankenship, RSoph. – Blankenship came on in the second half of last year by being a more accurate field-goal kicker and converting many more of his kickoffs into touchbacks. Although Coach Smart has indicated his kickoffs have improved even more, Blankenship remains questionable as a long-range kicker.